Alston Francis Masita

• Resolved conflicts proactively by facilitating open communication among team members and actively addressing underlying issues.
• Ensured timely completion of projects through effective scheduling and prioritization of tasks based on urgency and importance.
• Strengthened cross-functional collaboration, leading to more cohesive teamwork and better overall results.
• Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational expenses without compromising quality or productivity.
• Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
• Assessed problems and conflicts and resolved independently.
• Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, delegating tasks and setting clear performance expectations.
• Analyzed metrics to identify areas of opportunity, drive performance improvements and consistently exceed operational goals.
• Mentored junior team members for accelerated professional growth and skill development.
• Fostered effective communication by providing constructive feedback and sharing knowledge across business lines.
• Maximized personal competency through continuous professional development.
• Reduced employee turnover rates by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
• Provided feedback, training and skill development to staff to improve accuracy, productivity and quality.
• Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and providing consistent guidance.
• Championed process improvements in response to identified inefficiencies, resulting in enhanced organizational effectiveness.
• Conducted thorough quality assurance checks, maintaining high standards of output across all deliverables.
• Developed strategic plans in alignment with company goals, effectively communicating objectives to the team.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
• Communicate remedial recommendations and solutions to all stakeholders and the plant.
• To ensure that the Control Plant Protection is operated, maintained and commissioned in a safe and effective manner in order that the continuous quality of supply is sustained and enhanced in accordance with Eskom standards, procedures, directives, work practices, guidelines, policies and service agreements.

I manage all technical work developed at sites
· Basic understanding of supervisory controls and data acquisition system (SCADA)
· I develop equipment maintenance strategies for latest relays.
· I work and advise project management in project execution from Initial stage to commissioning.
· I ensure that 3rd party designs are up to standard prior to commissioning and drive continuous improvement.
· Maintain Protection equipment on a scheduled basis as allocated by the Works Management Centre (WMC) according to Eskom’s Distribution Network Protection policies and standards.
· Diagnose and repair faults on Protection equipment allocated by Works Management Centre.
· Perform standby duties on a scheduled basis.
· React to equipment failure as dispatched by WMC.
· Apply fault finding techniques as well as innovative ideas, logic and novel approaches to determine the cause of the failure.
· Restore and integrate the equipment to functional status.
· I install and commission Protection equipment on a scheduled basis as allocated by the Works Management Centre / Head of Discipline specific technical service centre according to Protection policies and standards.
· I take leadership responsibility for EDFS (Electrical distribution field services) discipline specific work during maintenance, fault finding, repair and commissioning on major plant and key customer installations by applying advanced skills and experience and leading field work execution staff.
· I undertake and report on Protection customer and special investigations for Customer Services, Field Services, Settings, Project Engineering, System Optimisation and other stake holders for
I. Customer supply points and Electrical distribution field service equipment.
II. Network incidents.
· I act as mentor and coach for newly appointed field service staff and trainees as well as Electricians.
· I ensure that drawings are updated; revisions marked up and submitted to EDNS (project engineering) group.
· I ensures that all administration related duties pertaining to the standards, works orders and legal requirements are performed
· I perform maintenance, repairs, installations and commissioning activities in accordance with safety standards, the Occupational Health and Safety Act and statutory appointments
· Conforming to General Machinery Regulations, General Administration Regulations, General Safety Regulations, Environmental Regulations and Driven Machinery Regulations.
· Responsible for safe work place and resources.

• Achieved significant cost savings by identifying opportunities to reuse or repurpose existing materials during renovations or expansions.
• Maintained accurate inventory records for all electrical components and tools, minimizing delays due to missing or misplaced items.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects within deadlines.